The old adage and once popular book title Chicken Soup for the Soul is no joke. Turns out chicken broth truly is a restorative food. Dieticians...
Dining
Consider Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one...
Wine of the Times
Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the...
Coffee for a Cause
One daughter starts the conversation on pancreatic cancer. One morning in August 2019, Minnetonka resident Kym Jolstad got a call from her sister...
What Grows Together Goes Together
Wine and the holidays go hand in hand. When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better when done right. Wine makes the dish taste...
Grain Elevators
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Let’s Talk Turkey
What do you really know about Thanksgiving’s ubiquitous dinner guest? Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle (or maybe it’s you!) is...
Shake or Stir Your Way to a Great Cocktail
It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead. This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather, and it’s also great for entertaining. Shaken...
Taste and Tango
Argentinian restaurant expands to provide cultural experiences. Keeping a business open under the best of circumstances is challenging. Add in a...
A Goulish Good Time
We dissect a brain full of party planning ideas sure to make your monster mash a smashing success. Concept 1: The Alchemist/Mad Scientist. Go with...
Don’t skip a good, healthy breakfast.
For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold cereals and precooked grains are convenient and can be...
Mostly Made Hits Local Markets
Readers might recall reading about Mostly Made in previous issues of Lake Minnetonka Magazine. The company, owned by Deephaven’s Jillian McGary...
It’s time to try something new!
This cocktail is very easy to prepare and non-committal, too, as these ingredients are often available in smaller format bottles, so give it a try....
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
The Flying Chef
Local teen lands a spot in the blogosphere. Excelsior aspiring chef Spencer Olson may only be 18 years old, but he’s already packed in three years...
Dig In
Wayzata restaurant offers fast-food fare with a twist. An entirely plant-based restaurant is fresh on the Wayzata scene, and while vegetarians,...
Refreshing Cocktail “Looks Just Like the Sunset”
I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a...
Garden Goodies
Get ready to serve the “best” balsamic vinaigrette. With a mere 150 square feet, I only grow what I know I’ll eat and only the easy stuff—tomatoes,...
Minnesota Menu
Serve up some North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though...
Best Sip
Savor rose petal, eucalyptus, herb and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for our Best of Sip feature for a couple reasons. This region...
